Yugioh belongs to Kazuki Takahashi.
"Hey bro how's Mana and everything going?" asks Yugi, sitting down next to his brother in his home on the couch. The television is on in front of them, broadcasting the news. Atem takes a sip off of his drink before putting it down on the small table on the side of the couch.
"Mana is doing well. Although I'm not," Atem replies, looking forward at the television.
"Why
not?"
"Her parents are over."
Yugi folds his arms. "So, you came over here to get away?"
"You're partially correct but I also wanted to see how things are going with you."
"Right," Yugi says sarcastically with a smirk before saying, "I thought you and her parents got along."
"Her mother is nice but the father is a real pain in the--"
"Hi Atem," Tea greets him, carrying her one two month old baby in her arms. The baby's blue eyes are open and she already has a full head of brown hair. "How are ya?"
"Fine," he replies, his voice low because he knows that he's lying. But he doesn't want to get into the whole parent thing. She hands Yufi over to Yugi carefully along with a bottle before turning to leave out of the living room.
"I'm going to take a shower so can you please watch her?" Tea asks.
"Sure thing," Yugi replies, looking down at his daughter and she leaves. Atem looks down at Yufi as well with a soft smile.
"She's growing fast," comments Atem and Yugi nods.
"Yeah and she's beginning to look like her mother."
"Yes, she does have her eyes." Atem reaches over to take her small hand and she squeezes it, not wanting to let go. Then she makes an attempt to stick his hand and her mouth but Atem gently pulls away. "I think she may be hungry."
"She's
always
hungry," says Yugi, giving her the bottle of milk and she drinks
it. They watch as she drinks for awhile before Atem asks a
question.
"Tell me Yugi, how does it feel to be a father?"
"It's definitely a great feeling," he replies, watching as his daughter quickly drinks the milk. "It's a lot of responsibility of course and it'll probably only get harder as she grows up. But it's just awesome in my opinion."
"Really…" Atem says, lowering his eyes.
"You know, it's natural to feel nervous at first." Atem turns his head to his brother, waiting for him to say more. "But that's only because this is your first time caring for your own. Don't worry though. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be a pro." Atem smiles. That's just the comforting words that he needs for he does feel nervous about it all. Mana's shown no sign of it though. She's been calm on the outside but he wonders how she feels on the inside.
After spending time with his brother, he goes for a walk. He doesn't want to go home yet especially with Mana's father being there. He is trying to stay as far away as possible from him.
While walking, he spots a familiar face walking with a woman with black hair and blue eyes. The male has brown shoulder length hair and dark blue eyes.
"Greetings Atem," says Mahad, stopping in front of them.
"Hello Mahad and…" Atem stops, not knowing who the woman is.
"This is Ishizu," Mahad introduces and she bows her head with respect before looking up with a smile. "She graduated in our class."
"It is a pleasure to meet you," says Ishizu as they shake hands.
"The pleasure is all mine."
"Say,
what are you doing out here?" asks Mahad. "How's my
sister?"
"I needed some fresh air," replies Atem
before dimming his eyes. "Your father is visiting with your
mother."
"Oh dear, that is not good, especially for you. I've heard about the little brawl you two had awhile back. Hopefully another one won't occur. In a way, you'd be putting a lot of stress on Mana and you don't want that."
"I know. How are things going on between you two? Any babies I should be informed about?" Mahad and Ishizu blush and look away from each other.
"ATEM!" Mahad exclaims with embarrassment and Atem chuckles. "NOT UNTIL WE'RE MARRIED!"
"I am only kidding. But it does seem like everyone I know is starting families," he mutters the last statement.
"Calm down Mahad," Ishizu says, placing a hand on his shoulder and Mahad sighs. There is a brief silence between them all.
"But you are having a baby right?"
"SILENCE!" Mahad yells.
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Marvin and Maggie sit at the kitchen table and watch as Mana eats a full plate of food quickly. Maggie had given her something to eat a few minutes ago and Mana was already almost done now. Mana picks up her plate and slurps the last bit of food before presenting it to her mom. "More food please." Her parents nearly fall out of their chairs. Her mom slowly takes the plate away with a smile.
"Um…I think that's enough honey," says Maggie.
"You eat like an animal…just like your mother." Maggie punches Marvin in the arm, glaring at him. Mana lays her head down on the table, closing her eyes.
"Now I'm sleepy," she groans.
Maggie smiles. "Just think, you're gonna be a mother soon."
"What's it like?" asks Mana, opening her eyes.
"It's just a wonderful experience," her mother replies. "I can't really explain, but you'll love it."
"Where's that husband of yours? I hope he hasn't abandoned you," says her father and Mana looks away while her mother punches him in the arm again. Mana and her mother have been bonding quite well and so have she and her father. But the bad and negative comments are bothering her.
"I'm going to go upstairs, alright?" Mana says, getting up from her seat and walking out of the kitchen. Maggie narrows her eyes at her husband, disgusted at his behavior.
"What is wrong with you? You're acting like a jerk!"
"I don't like Atem, Maggie! There's just something about him that--"
"Quiet. Now you listen to me," says Maggie, interrupting him. "Atem, is a kind, sweet and compassionate guy. You can't judge him on his appearance."
"But he's--" he stops in the middle of his sentence, hearing the front door open, knowing that it is none other than Atem. He walks into the kitchen carrying two bags and he sets it on the table in front of Maggie and Marvin.
"I brought food," says Atem. "Where's Mana?"
"She's upstairs," Maggie replies.
"Is that food poisoned?" Marvin asks, looking suspiciously at the bags of food.
"Can't you ever be nice to me for a change?"
"I don't like you," he replies bluntly.
"Why? I have done nothing wrong."
"Because you-"
"Please you two, stop it," Maggie pleads, standing between them. "No fighting." Atem sighs heavily and heads upstairs while Maggie folds her arms, giving an angry look at her husband. He looks back at her with the same expression, being used to the looks that his wife gives her. She only shakes her head before leaving out of the kitchen.
Atem walks up the stairs and into his and Mana's bedroom. He sees her sleeping on her side, the curtains closed, making it dark. He goes to the bed, hovering over her and he kisses her on her side temple. Her eyes slowly open and she looks up at him. "Hey…"
"Hi. I brought food," he tells her as she sits up.
"I already ate, although I am still am a little hungry."
"Hey, what's wrong?" he asks because she is looking down.
"Nothing," she replies, smiling her best so that he will believe her. She gets up with her help and they go down to eat.
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1 month later-
"You're cutting it close aren't you?" Tea asks as she goes for a walk with Mana and Yufi in the stroller. Mana is now eight months and the baby will be coming soon. Her stomach has gotten slightly bigger and sometimes her feet hurt when she walks. But now she is fine.
"Yeah, just one more month," Mana says, looking down at her stomach and placing a hand on it. The sun is just going down and Tea is walking Mana home.
"Hey, are you nervous?"
"Not really."
"Come on," Tea says, not believing her. "You're not a little nervous?"
Mana thinks about it for awhile. "No."
Tea sweat drops. "Nothing scares you does it?" Mana only smiles as they reach her house and stop. "I'll see you later Mana."
"Yup, yup." She walks inside her home to find everything peaceful for once. That's probably because her father isn't here which gives Atem time away from him. She closes the door and leans on it with a sigh. It is good to be home. Using the door as support, she kicks off her shoes and heads up for bed.
Atem isn't there but the light to the bathroom connected to their room is on. She goes in to find him there, brushing his teeth. He glances at her and looks back at the mirror, not being able to talk because of all the toothpaste in his mouth. She stands next to him, picking up her toothbrush. He is taller than her by a couple of inches, her head is at his shoulder. She begins brushing her teeth as well and the only sound between them is the sound of them brushing.
They look at each other in the mirror, their eyes locking for a quick second before looking away. Then they look at each other again then back. And then another, but this time they don't look away. Mana crosses her eyes, making Atem chuckle and some of the paste spills from his mouth. They both go down at the same time and spit before rinsing their mouths. Once again they look into the mirror.
"Us…parents…" says Mana. "Are you nervous?"
"I was about to ask you the same thing."
"Nope. You?"
"I was before, but no. And do you know why?"
"Why?" Mana asks, looking at him.
"Because we are going to be two great parents."
Mana smiles. "Yeah, that's right."
End of the second chapter. Hope you enjoyed and please review and tell me what you think!
